Cybersecurity · Security Operations · Web Security

Defending systems, one alert at a time.

Security Operations · Blue Team

I’m William Hays, a Baton Rouge–based Computer Science student (Cybersecurity) and Security Operations Center Analyst focused on SIEM monitoring, threat detection, and secure web development.

📍 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
✉️ whays3@lsu.edu
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Experience

Security Focused

Security Operations Center Analyst

LONI Security Operations Center · Louisiana State University
Feb 2025 – Present · Baton Rouge, LA
  • Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM tools to detect potential threats and indicators of compromise.
  • Perform initial triage, root-cause analysis, and escalation in line with established incident response procedures.
  • Collaborate with IT and security teams to contain and remediate security incidents.
  • Conduct threat intelligence research to track emerging threats and strengthen detection capabilities.
  • Maintain documentation for playbooks, alerts, and incident handling processes.

Blue Team · Cybersecurity Clinic

Louisiana State University Cybersecurity Clinic
Dec 2024 – May 2025 · Baton Rouge, LA
  • Selected for a competitive blue-team program after a bootcamp, technical assessment, and interview.
  • Monitored network activity with SIEM platforms to detect potential security breaches.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments for small businesses and recommended risk-mitigation strategies.
  • Delivered security awareness seminars for non-technical staff.
  • Helped develop incident response plans focused on rapid containment and recovery.

Website Developer (Security Specialist)

Johnstone Corporation
Aug 2023 – Feb 2025 · Baton Rouge, LA
  • Gathered client requirements and delivered secure, user-friendly websites with responsive UIs.
  • Implemented secure password systems and encryption (e.g., bcrypt) to protect sensitive data.
  • Performed penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on web applications.
  • Designed secure database architectures to prevent SQL injection and preserve data integrity.
  • Provided post-launch support and security guidance to non-technical stakeholders.
HTML CSS JavaScript Python Java C++

Projects & Interests

In Progress
Security Lab & Home Lab Work
Hands-on experimentation with SIEM, detection rules, and network monitoring.

Building and tuning detections, exploring log analysis, and simulating attacks to sharpen blue-team skills. (You can replace this section later with specific projects, GitHub links, or write-ups.)

Education

Academic
Bachelor of Computer Science · Specialization in Cybersecurity
Louisiana State University (LSU) · Baton Rouge, LA

Expected Graduation: May 2027 · GPA: 4.16

Honors: President’s List · Dean’s List · Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) Award · National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Selected Coursework: Advanced Data Structures · Intro to Cybersecurity · Discrete Structures · Intro Systems Programming · Numerical Methods

Certification

Validated Skills
GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
SANS SEC501 Course

Certification focused on enterprise security architecture, network defense, intrusion detection, and incident response.

Network Defense Threat Detection Incident Response

Skills

Technical

Security & Platforms

Splunk SIEM Monitoring Threat Intelligence Incident Triage Security Architecture Design Operating System Security Vulnerability Assessment

Programming & Development

C++ Java C C# Python HTML JavaScript Secure Web Development

Contact

Let’s Connect

I’m open to internships, security operations roles, and cybersecurity research opportunities. The best way to reach me is by email.

✉️ Email William